FLOWER SHOWS

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21418, 9 March 1935, Page 10

FLOWER SHOWS

DISPLAY AT RUAPUNA WOMEN'S DIVISION OF FARMERS' UNION There was a large attendance ai ihe annual llowcr shuw of the Kuapuna branch of the Women's Division of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, held in the hall on Wednesday afternoon. Mr A, J. 31illichamp. ot' Tinwajd. gave an interesting address on i the exhibits in the flower section and on | the growing of several varieties of flowers which require special attention. | Jtesiilts wre as follows: i'XOWKitS (Judge: Mr A. J. 31illichami».) Sweet peas, four varieties, two ol each: 3Ji\s J. McCormick J. Gladiolus, three spikes: Mrs F. Task or 1, Miss Amy Woods J.ilies, two spikes: Mrs G. D. King' 3. Airs T. Sewell Asters, three blooms: Mrs T. .Sewell 1, Mrs W. J. Allan *J t Mrs, K. o. Zinnias, three blooms: | Mrs 31. .Jackson 1,« Mrs M. O'Connor 2. Dahlias, three blooms: Mrs 1\ Tusker 1, Mrs 1 J. J). King 2. Pansies, four blooms: Mrs T. Sewell J and 2. Marigolds, three varieties: Mrs 31. Jackson 1, Mrs J. Conway 2.' Collection of violas: Mr.i T. Sewell 1. Roses, three blooms: Mrs K. Tasker J, Mrs T. Sewell 2, Mrs W. J. Allan IS. Vase l of Icelaud poppies: Mrs T. Sewell 3. Vase of Phlox iJrummondii: Mrs T. Sewell X and 2. Collection of cut blooms, six varieties: Mrs J. D. King 1, Mrs T. Sewell 2, Mrs K. Gallagher 3. Any other varictv: Mrs I-\ Tasker 1, Mrs W. J. Allan 2, Mrs J. MacCormick o. DECORATIVE Bowl of mixed flowers suitable for table decoration: Mrs J. D. King X, Mrs M. Jackson 2, Mrs W. J. Allan 3. Bowl of sweet peas: Mrs J. I). King 3, Mrs M. Jackson 2, Mrs W. J. Allan 3. Vase of sweet peas: Mrs J. MacCormick 1, Mrs W. J. Allan 2. Floating howl: Mrs R. Gallagher 1, Mrs J. MacCormick 2, Mrs T. Sewell 3. Bow] of marigolds: 31 rs J. Conway ], Mrs J. MacCormick 2, Miss M. Boyd 3. Bowl of violas: Miss 31. Boyd 1, Mrs T. Sewell 2. Posy: Mrs T. Sewell 1, Miss 31. Boyd 2, Mrs 31. Jackson COOKEKY (Judge: 3lrs James Murdoch.) Three plain scones; 31iss L. Boyd 3, 31 rs 31. Jackson 2. Three fancy scones: 31rs M. Jackson ], 3liss Ia Boyd 2. Sponge roll: Mrs T. Sewell 3, 3liss L. Boyd i>, 31rs J. H. Patterson 3. Seed cake: 31 rs 31. Jackson 1, 31rs 31. O'Connor 2. 3ladeira cake: 3lrs M. Jackson 1, 3liss P. Glassey 2. Sponge sandwich: 31 rs T. Sewell J, 31iss P. Glassey 2, 3!iss L. Boyd 3. 31arblc cake: Mrs 31. Jackson 1, Mrs 31. O'Connor 2, 3Hss P. Glassey 3. Iced coffee cake: 31iss L. Boyd 1, 31 rs J. T). King 2. Chocolate cake: 3lrs 31. O'Connor 1, 3lrs J. 1). King 2, 3liss A. Woods 3. Pikelets: 31rs 31. Jackson 1, Mrs T. Sewell 2. 31elling moments: 31rs 31. Jackson 3, 31rs J. 11. Patterson 2, Mrs T. Sewell 3. Ginger biscuits: Miss L. Boyd 1 and 2. 3lrs >l. O'Connor 3. Collection of fancy cakes and pastry: 31rs 31. Jackson 1, 3Trs T. Sewell 2. Fancy biscuits: 3lrs 31. Jackson 1. 31 rs T. Sewell 2. Light fruit i cake: 3Trs T. Sewell J, 3liss 31. Jackson 2.' JAMS AND PRESERVES lJudge: Mrs James 3lurdoch.) Apple jelly: Mrs K. McKeown I, Mrs 31. O'Connor 2. 3liss 31. Boyd 3. Raspberry jam:. 31 rs R. 3lcKeown 3, 31iss A. Woods 2, 3Jrs T. Sewell 3. Three varieties of jam: 3liss M. Boyd I, Mrs R. 31cKeown 2. 3liss 31. Boyd 3. Bottled apricots: Mrs J. 11. Patterson 3. 3trs R. McKeown 2, 3liss 31. Boyd 3. Bottled pears: Miss 31. Boyd 1, Airs T. Sewell 2. Bottled peaches: 3lrs T. Sewell 1 and 2, 31iss 31. Boyd 3. Bottled tomatoes: 31rs R. 31cKeown 3, 3lrs J. H. Patterson 3. Special prizes were awarded as follows: Aggregate for the year: Miss 31, Boyd 1. Mrs 31. Jackson 2, 3liss L. Boyd 3. 3lost points in needlework: 3liss 31. Boyd. 3Jost poinls in preserves: Mrs R. 3fcKeown. 3lost points in cookery: 3Trs 3f. Jackson. 3lost points in decorative flowers: 3frs J. 31acCormick. 3!ost points in flowers: 3lrs T. Sewell. 3lost ,points in show: 3lrs T. Sewell. Mrs J. 11. Patterson's prize for the bpst bloom at every meeting held throughout the year was won by 3lrs J. 1). King. ! There was a very large attendance at the j dance held in the evening. The birthday ] rake, which was made by 3lrs A. Boyd and i iced by 3Liss 3a Boyd, was cut by the pre- j sidenf, 3lrs W. J. Allan, Novelty dances j were won by Miss 3t. Allan and 3lr G. King, | and 3liss 31. Lane and 3lr A. Rowell. Music was played by Kelland's Orchestra, and extras by Miss Hazel Galletly. 31 r S. Clifford was master of ceremonies. RAKAIA SUCCESSFUL DUTCH FAIR A \\t.v ul Dutch fair and llower show were held by the Anglican Church in the Town Jlall on Thursday, the net profits amounting to more than ±'loo. Good entries were received Cor the flower show, which was run as part of the fair. The collection ol' tlowers and oilier products, in spite of ihu dry season, was outstanding. The prue for Ihe most points in cut flowers was won by .Mrs W. Cromie. Following are the results CUT FLOWKRS (Judges: Mesdames MeNamara and Morris.) Roses, six varieties (U): Miss L. Harrison. Roses, three varieties (5) : Miss L. Lamliie. Sweet peas, six varieties (2): Mrs \V. Cromie. Sweet peas, three varieties ('J) : Mrs Magson. Dahlias, six blooms (3): Miss L. Liimbic. Dahlias, cactus (1): Miss Gallagher. Salpiglossis, three varieties (.2): Miss L. Harrison. Geraniums, six varieties ('J): Miss L. Harrison. French marigolds Miss Gallaglier. African marigolds (Li): Mrs NY. Cromie. Phlox Drummondii (4): Miss L. Lambie. Asters (6): Mrs T. A. Richards. Zinnias (4) : Mrs W. Cromie. Collection of cut flowers, six varieties (7): Mrs W. 1.. Harrison. DECORATIVK Bowl nf flowers (12): Mrs W, Cromie. Three vases of flowers (:•): Miss A. Kdgington. Man's buttonhole (-1): Mrs W. Cromie. Woman's spray ft): Mrs \V. L. Harrison. VKGKTABLES. POTATOES. AND ROOTS Cooking apples (5): Airs It. Harrison. Conking pears (1): Mrs A. Weaver. Potatoes, white (5) : Mrs J. Greenaway. Potatoes, coloured (7): Mrs W. fj. Harrisnn. Onions (5); A. Crossley. Parsnips (."i) : K. Caesar. Cabbage (1): K. Caesar. Runner beans (4): Mrs Magson. Beetroot (7): K. Caesar. Cucumbers () : Mrs Magson. Carrots (7): N. Haslett. Marrow (4): Mrs C. J. Ilopwood. Pumpkin (2): W. Champness. Tomatoes (-4): Miss Gallagher. Swedes (1): P. .1. llanrahan. HOME INDUSTRIES (Judge: Mrs S3. Connolly.) Pair hand-knitted sox (t>): Airs J. Greenaway. Slipper cloth worked iu colours (iJ) : Miss M. Scott. Knitted jumper or cardigan (15); Miss O. Richards. Something new from something old (5): Miss McGeorge. Article from sugnr-bag (2): -Mrs 11. Raplev, Tray cloth or table centre worked in colours: Miss K. Richards. Sweets (4) : Petty Sargent.